Steuben County

Located in the Finger Lakes region, Steuben County has seen industries like glass and brick-making factories, railroad shops, and clothing mills spring up over time. Early transportation grew when people with canal fever followed water routes to the Erie Canal, while railroads crisscrossed the county and improved travel. Grape growing flourished, and in the last 149 years, this industry has brought prosperity to the entire Finger Lakes region. In 1868, the Corning Flint Glass Works arrived in Corning and was the first of many glass-making shops established in the area. The railroad provided laborers as well as a means of bringing in supplies and shipping out finished products, allowing the glass industry to flourish in the Chemung River Valley.

About the author

Retired educators John and Sue Babbitt have always had a love for local history. John, a professional photographer, is the author of over 30 slide and PowerPoint presentations, which he shows to local groups, and is a writer for several periodicals. Both John and Sue are active in local historical societies.

Product details

• Authors: John S. Babbitt, Sue Babbitt
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2010
• EAN: 9780738572833
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-7283-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 166 mm x 237 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 313 g
• Series: Postcard History
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous